Published: 5 October 2025PIBGovernance
NAKSHA Programme: National Workshop at LBSNAA Trains District Collectors for Urban Land Record Modernization
The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) hosted a two-day National Training-cum-Workshop on the NAKSHA Programme from October 6-7, 2025. NAKSHA (NAtional geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban HAbitations) is a pilot programme under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).
The programme aims to modernize urban land records in 157 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 27 states and 3 Union Territories using geospatial mapping, GNSS, Web-GIS platforms, and aerial/drone surveys. District Magistrates and Collectors were trained for nationwide rollout. NAKSHA aims to enhance transparency in property ownership, reduce land disputes, and boost urban governance.
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Q: Explain the NAKSHA programme's objectives and its potential impact on urban land governance and dispute reduction in India.
Answer (50 words):
NAKSHA, a pilot under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme, aims to digitize urban land records in 157 Urban Local Bodies in 27 states and 3 UTs using geospatial mapping, GNSS, and drone surveys. A national workshop at LBSNAA trained district collectors for rollout, targeting enhanced property ownership transparency and reduced land disputes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAKSHA Programme?
**NAKSHA** (NAtional geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban HAbitations) is a programme under DILRMP that aims to modernise urban land records in **150 cities** using geospatial mapping, GNSS, and drone surveys, with a budget of **₹5,000 crore**.
What did the LBSNAA workshop on NAKSHA cover?
**LBSNAA** hosted a two-day National Training Workshop on NAKSHA on **October 6-7, 2025**, training District Collectors on urban land record modernisation using geospatial tools including drone surveys and Web-GIS platforms.
How much has the Centre allocated for NAKSHA's first phase?
The Central Government allocated **₹5,000 crore** for NAKSHA's first phase, targeting **150 cities** across India.
What technologies does NAKSHA use?
NAKSHA uses **geospatial mapping**, **GNSS**, **Web-GIS platforms**, and **aerial/drone surveys** to generate accurate urban land records.
What are NAKSHA's goals?
NAKSHA aims to **enhance property ownership transparency**, **reduce land disputes**, and **strengthen urban governance** across 150 Indian cities as part of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme.
